For a moment, the area around Lou Cheng was as dark as the clouds. The sky was small and the ground was narrow. There was nowhere to hide. Countless lightning bolts were about to erupt and cover the entire area.
This was both an illusion and reality. Accompanying all of this was the hands of the Warrior Sage, Qian Donglou, the hands that reaped victory!
Lou Cheng, who had just stopped flying, knew that using the complete Nine Words Formula could only break through the mental suppression and prevent him from being affected by most of the illusions. However, he would have to defend against the real lightning bolts and attacks with his fists and feet.
That would be very dangerous!
In a flash, he restrained his instinctive reaction and sought strength from the emotions brewing in his heart.
His parents' less haggard faces and Yan Zheke's pure and peaceful expression as she slept appeared in his mind. The throbbing desire to protect and hold on filled his heart.
At this moment, he straightened his back like a man. With his parents and wife behind him, how could he retreat? He had to face the difficulties and do what he knew was impossible!
Some things were more important than living!
Bam! Lou Cheng took half a step forward, his willpower erupting like a volcano and as firm as metal. The darkness around him faded away, and the isolated area returned to nature.
As their minds clashed, his subtle premonition grasped the source of the danger. His right arm made a pulling motion.
Boom!
Bolts of lightning flashed, illuminating the entire arena. The lightning bolts swept across the sky, with the Warrior Sage's hands hidden as the strongest point.
Bam! In the instant before the lightning bolts erupted, Lou Cheng punched out his right fist. The faint purple light in front of him expanded rapidly, forming a thick layer of ice on the surface of his body.
In the past year, his attainments in the Cosmic Universe Sect had deepened. He could now do things that he couldn't before. For example:
With one punch, he could separate ice and fire, combining attack and defense into one!
Combined with the willpower, feelings, and emotions that had run through his entire martial arts career, it was a killer move that he had created himself!
"Cosmic Universe Style, Guardian!"
Boom!
Amidst the earthquake-like shaking and crackling sounds, Lou Cheng's body was covered in silver snakes, shattering the layer of ice. In front of his fist, flames turned into clouds and expanded, blocking Qian Donglou's Purple Thunder Seal.
Thump, thump, thump! Having lost the upper hand, Lou Cheng, whose body was somewhat numb, was bounced back. His footsteps were slightly messy.
In that instant, he recalled the time when he had used "Tilting Northwest, Sinking Southeast" to cause Lu Yongyuan to react in a similar manner. Then, he had used a series of terrifying attacks to "take away" his opponent. He had a deep understanding of his current situation.
However, just as he was about to detonate the Fire Force in his body and move to the side in a strange manner, a figure appeared in front of him in a flash and crashed into him at a speed faster than the speed of sound!
The Warrior Sage's "Lightning Strikes Before the Ears"
Bang! Lou Cheng crossed his arms in front of his body to block the attack. He was "pushed" backwards by the overwhelming force.
Crack!
Several bones in his chest were broken, so he quickly gave up on stabilizing his body and flew backwards.
Otherwise, both of his arms would have been fractured!
Then there was no way to fight!
Rumble!
The cloud of the sonic boom expanded, and the violent wind made Qian Donglou's white robe dance in the wind. He looked inexplicably lofty.
Relying on his strength, his figure fluttered as he chased after Lou Cheng. He took a step forward and clapped his palms together.
Rumble!
A thunderclap pierced through the remnants of the explosion, causing Lou Cheng's mind to buzz for a moment. His Ice Heart shattered once again. The second and third section changes he had prepared deflated naturally, as if a car tire had been ruthlessly pierced by a steel nail.
Thump! He landed on the ground and hurriedly leaned back. A thin purple thunder saber slashed between his chest and abdomen, almost extending to his throat and head.
With a sizzling sound, a deep wound appeared in front of Lou Cheng. Crimson blood didn't flow out, only signs of charred flesh.
His whole body went numb, and only after a moment of rest did he have the strength to "Concentrate" his abdomen. At this time, Qian Donglou had already caught up. His left leg tightened, surrounded by silvery light, and he lashed out with a series of attacks!
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!
In such a precarious situation, Lou Cheng felt as though he had returned to the semi-finals of the Supreme Class Battle.
At that time, he had encountered a Warrior Sage who was in a much better physical condition than today. At first, he could still attack and defend, but very soon, he fell into a similar situation. Under wave after wave of combos, he could not hold on for long and was defeated miserably.
Was he going to repeat the same story today?
The thought flashed through his mind. Lou Cheng gritted his teeth and blocked with a heart that was a mixture of "survival" and "protection". He didn't panic.
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!
Crackle!
Lou Cheng's Ice Heart was activated again. His God Shone, and his sharp senses detected this.
Now is the time! He stopped using Ice Spirit and allowed the Emperor Yan Force in his body to surge out of his fists.
Qian Donglou's expression didn't change. Holding the initiative, he dodged to the side and struck with his palms again.
Lou Cheng's body shook. Before he could swing his fist, the Purple Flame had already dissipated. It was like a dud that could only burn the air and the ground.
Bam! Lou Cheng had already dodged the Cloudless Thunder Blade in advance, but Qian Donglou launched another attack. Nine Heavens Ensemble, Lightning Tribulation! Bam!
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!
Because of this, Lou Cheng, who had lost his accurate judgment of time, could hold on bitterly under round after round of crazy attacks. Although he was in a sorry state, he didn't show any signs of defeat.
However, Qian Donglou's attacks seemed endless. Lou Cheng's numbness accumulated and his injuries worsened.
Bam!
Finally, after two punches, Lou Cheng's muscles and tendons trembled violently. He couldn't help but stagger back. His mind went blank, and he temporarily lost the ability to retaliate.
He knew that if the Warrior Sage took this opportunity to attack, he could only resign himself to his fate and accept his defeat.
However, the expected attack didn't appear. Lou Cheng recovered and saw the white-robed Qian Donglou doing Force Concentration.
Had his combo finally come to an end? Had he finally exceeded the limit of the freezing? Had the hidden injuries from the previous few intense battles finally shown?
Here's my chance! Without hesitation, Lou Cheng followed up with Force Concentration. He withdrew his qi, blood, force, numbness, trembling, and other sensations into his Dantian. Moving his stars, he outlined nine ancient words.
"Confrontation"! "Army"! "Fighting"! "Swordsman"! "Wholeness"! "Formation"! "Deference"! "Forwarding"! "Attainment"!
Bam!
He pushed out both palms towards Qian Donglou, who had already launched an Electric Punch.
His mental strength surged and his willpower penetrated. Suddenly, Qian Donglou felt a little dizzy. He felt as if darkness had descended around him, so deep that it seemed to have no end. The bone-chilling sensation was both cold and lonely.
This was Lou Cheng's concept of the universe!
Loneliness, frustration, coldness, and pain flooded Qian Donglou's mind. Even though he was the Warrior Sage, he had tasted similar emotions before. He couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. His punches slowed down.
Lou Cheng took advantage of this short delay and arched his back. He dodged the attack and prepared himself.
In the dark and boundless universe, stars rose one after another, each emitting a pure white light. They rushed towards Qian Donglou from all directions. The illusory coldness materialized, sealing the Warrior Sage's body in ice.
This was his self-created killer move, Universe Phantom, which was infused with mental strength.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! One by one, the "Eternal Stars" charged towards the "Warrior Sage" with tails of flames behind them.
Qian Donglou narrowed his eyes. Silver-white, pure green, and bright purple lightning leaped from his body. They shattered the ice and struck the fireball.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Explosions rang out, shaking the earth and mountains. Qian Donglou forcibly blocked the killer move. However, his face was pale and his Qi and blood were waning.
At this moment, Lou Cheng straightened his back and took half a step forward. He raised his arm and clenched his fist, forming a dazzling darkness.
"Tilting Northwest, Sinking Southeast!"
Bam! He flipped and fell, calming the remaining lightning, flames, and wind. It was as if they were suppressed or destroyed.
Qian Donglou took a deep breath. His body suddenly expanded, transforming into a thunder giant. Under the ancient and abstruse thunder seal patterns, he threw a punch forward.
Boom!
Amidst the explosion, he swung his arm back and retreated. Every step he took left deep footprints, as though he was trying to dissipate the force that was difficult to resolve.
Lou Cheng gathered his Dan Force and drew the Fighting Formula. He strode forward and punched down.
Bam! Bam! Bam!
He used the Dan Force explosion and the complete Fighting Formula three times consecutively. The violent and terrifying force left Qian Donglou wobbling, bleeding from his mouth and nose.
However, the other party still managed to hold on, relying on all kinds of exquisite and extraordinary methods to hold on!
Lou Cheng's momentum slowed. He had no choice but to stop his killer moves and switch to normal punches and kicks. He launched a barrage of attacks to suppress the Warrior Sage and prevent him from pulling away.
In this kind of attack, he punched with Ice Spirit and slowly condensed white, faint purple, and other fireballs around him. He was accumulating the Nine Rotations of Five Flames, just like the Fire Sect Physical Invulnerability experts except for Dragon King.
Qian Donglou tried his best to break free. Lightning danced wildly and spread across the ground, but to no avail.
When the "Five Flames" were formed, Lou Cheng leaped forward, and the fireballs around him quickly converged into one.
At this moment, lightning flashed across Qian Donglou's body, forming a stark contrast with the lightning snakes slithering on the ground.
He floated up half an inch as though he was repelled by the ground. Then, he slid back with almost no friction, narrowly avoiding Lou Cheng's punch.
Even in a passive situation, the Warrior Sage still had the foresight to make such a move. Shocked, Lou Cheng hurriedly stabilized the Five Flames to prevent them from converging. He didn't want to waste his ultimate move.
Suddenly, his eyes narrowed. He saw Qian Donglou's abdomen squirming as he retreated. He opened his throat and let out a thunderous roar that shook the three realms.
He didn't have the energy to use Thunder from a Clear Sky. Cloudless Thunder Blade while floating backward, but he could use other methods to disrupt his opponent.
Boom!
Lou Cheng's mind shook. His Ice Heart cracked and the Five Flames around him were about to go out of control.
At the critical moment, he stabilized his Ice Heart and regained the balance of the Five Flames with his absolute control.
This wasn't the Dao of Ice and Fire, but a technique from the Nine Rotations of Five Flames. Descend of the Sun itself.
In that instant, Lou Cheng recalled the Dragon King's advice.
When he was proud of his Cosmic Universe Style and could easily use the Nine Rotations of Five Flames, the Dragon King had specifically said,
"Use this time to practice the Nine Rotations of Five Flames again."
"You're relying on Cultivation techniques to omit the complicated control techniques in the Nine Rotations of Five Flames. These things won't help you use the Nine Rotations of Five Flames better, but they can improve your control of the various flames. These are the basics."
"Some shortcuts can be taken, but some things can't be saved."
The scene flashed. Lou Cheng secretly circulated his Qi and blood to stimulate his body. He used the Simplified Attainment Formula and pounced. Leaving behind afterimages, he caught up to the exhausted Warrior Sage, Qian Donglou.
Bam!
He clenched his right fist and punched. Golden, faint purple, and light blue fireballs converged into one. Qian Donglou's expression changed slightly. His body contorted as he threw a punch out of thin air.
Rumble!
A blinding white light, like the arrival of the Great Sun, shone on the sunglasses. The arena shook violently, and a mushroom cloud rose.
As the flames and shockwaves swept across, Lou Cheng, who had retreated a few steps, straightened his back, formed a layer of ice, and dashed towards Qian Donglou.
Bam, bam, bam! Enduring the damage, he approached. He saw the Warrior Sage, who was in a weakened state for a brief moment.
If he waited for the power of Descent of the Great Sun to pass before launching his attack, the Warrior Sage would most likely be able to recover and hold on for a while longer. At that time, it would be hard to tell who would emerge victorious. Lou Cheng clenched his teeth and reached out with his left hand to grab Qian Donglou's arm. However, the moment he made contact, he realized that Qian Donglou was like a nimble snake.
However, this was Lou Cheng's attempt at controlling the Warrior Sage's remaining strength. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he paused his left hand and stomped on the ground. His entire body turned sideways and rammed forward like a cannonball.
Bam!
With Qian Donglou wide open, Lou Cheng pressed his shoulder against Qian Donglou's chest. With a snap of his right elbow, Lou Cheng swung his arm downwards, stopping right in front of Qian Donglou's vitals.
Silence fell and the waves began to subside. Through his sunglasses, the referee saw the frozen scene from afar. He quickly raised his right hand and shouted,
"Lou Cheng … wins!"
PS: Four Thousand Words Chapter
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